However, there are secret Netflix codes that can cut your search time down dramatically, giving you more time to enjoy the shows and movies you actually want to watch.

So true.

How the secret Netflix codes work

Note: This only works if you’re watching Netflix through a browser. It doesn’t work on the app.

If you’re logged into Netflix (you need to have a valid subscription for this to work), type the URL www.netflix.com/browse/genre/XXXX.

Replace the XXXX with the numerical code (below) that corresponds to the genre or sub-genre that you’re looking for, and it will take you directly to the Netflix films or shows in that genre. You’ll find hosts of previously unseen or hidden films and shows that simply don’t surface using Netflix’s own system.

It’s that simple. Here’s the full list of genres and codes for your perusal.

Not all codes may work immediately, or in all regions, as Netflix is constantly changing how it works, but they should help you find some hidden gems.